The methods that appeared most appealing to me were method 2 and method four. I like these methods because they explain that methods for finding spirituality depend on the person's personality type. This I really believe is true because everybody is different. Method two appeals to me because I can relate to the prelude to spiritual journey. I do feel that I am questioning myself and my life to me feels like it is more muddled than it once was. I believe also that one can't I can learn and absorb spirituality in a linear fashion also relate to the ideas of going on a spiritual retreat and isolating myself in the wilderness and meditating. I have thought about doing a retreat into the wilderness but am currently at an age where that may be dangerous and wish not to risk my physical health.
Method four has a good amount in common with method 2 as far as everyone having a different way of reaching spiritual enlightenment and this fact appeals to me. What makes this one more attractive to me is that it has a wider variety of activities suggested for finding spirituality in one's self. I do get a sense of purpose when I play a sport or listen to an extremely good song that may be playing on the radio. I have always wanted to begin meditating daily but just can't find the time or motivation to sit and think so deeply on things. I took Yoga at a younger age and found it relaxing but with modern day society I feel too embarrassed to enroll in a class or even practice it privately. I do read an assorted variety of inspirational books often when I go through a state of confusion or depression. I hike and Backpack and while doing these things feel in touch with nature.
I would and probably should do all of these things more often than I do now and will if I fully commit myself to the project of self improvement. I plan to commit myself as soon as I can. As the “Dao Te Ching” says: Can you coax your mind from its wandering and keep to the original oneness? Can you let your body become supple as a newborn child's? Can you cleanse your inner vision until you see nothing but the light? Can you love people and lead them without imposing your will? Can you deal with the most vital matters by letting events take their course? Can you step back from you own mind and thus understand all things? Giving birth and nourishing, having without possessing, acting with no expectations, leading and not trying to control: this is the supreme virtue.
